Bulgaria Implements a Ban on Self-Excluded Individuals from Employment in Casinos

Bulgaria is one of the countries with a burgeoning gambling industry with innumerable enthusiastic players. As this industry grows, the government has decided to take measures to ensure its citizens gamble safely and wisely. Rather than banning wagering, it has come up with methods to assist players to self-regulate their gambling activities through the National Revenue Agency (NRA).

The Bulgaria Self-Exclusion Program

In late 2022, Bulgaria launched its national self-exclusion program. This program allows gamblers from Bulgaria to exclude themselves from wagering for two or more years. The NRA invites citizens who believe they have a gambling problem or high-risk customers to shield themselves from gambling by registering with the NRA.

To carry out this registration process, you must fill out and send a document to the NRA's official email address or visit the NRA office to fill it. You can also visit the NRA's official website and learn more about the self-exclusion program as well as see how the register will affect you.

As time passes, the NRA list of self-excluded people keeps on growing. The recent data depicts that some 11,500 people are now prohibited from gambling. This figure was generated from the data collected in June 2023. It also represents a considerable growth from April's 7000 self-excluded persons.

The Role of the NRA

NRA (National Revenue Agency) is a Bulgarian governmental agency accountable for regulating gambling activities. Recently, it has been given the mandate to implement and oversee the self-exclusion program for individuals struggling with gambling issues. This agency plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the self-exclusion system by ensuring that those who have...